Paint the Train - Touring Exhibit
The touring exhibit is in its last week, arriving in the Beestro Cafe at the Honeybee Centre (176th and Fraser Highway) until October 19....
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'Tracks, Ties & Ballast at Sullivan Station'
I've kept my promise to myself, and have created several projects in the last couple of weeks. I'm not against working hard for my art...
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Life and Renovations
I've decided not to let life get in the way of visual arts anymore. A conscious effort will be made to regularly enjoy making art. I did...
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'Broken Childhood' Accepted into Juried Art Exhibit, "Just Chairs".
The piece I posted in my previous blog, has been accepted into the "Just Chairs" show at the Newton Cultural Centre gallery. I'm terribly...
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Installation Art
I've been considering an installation art piece for the better part of a year, and today I submitted my first one for an exhibit in...
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Performing Arts: My 'Other' Art
In 1973, I played my first Remembrance Day service with the Whalley Legion Junior Band, then the official band of Surrey. My Dad, Will...
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Heart to Home Holiday Market - November 18 & 19
Many fabulous and fine artisan works will be available at this event, including some of my silk scarves and mixed media pendants. It's...
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Culture Days Bracelet
I decided that I needed a bracelet with the Culture Days colours, so Suzi of Suzi's Li'l Creations complied! Thanks, Suzi!
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One More Post in the Surrey Now Leader
https://www.surreynowleader.com/entertainment/weekend-an-opportunity-to-grow-and-celebrate-culture/
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Up Cycling Pashminas
After purchasing some previously-loved pashminas, I played around with re-dyeing them. I was quite happy with the results of the first...
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